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Gustavson Family History

Gustavson Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Gustavsson. This is also an Americanized form of its Norwegian and Danish cognates (see Gustafson).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gustavson family from?

You can see how Gustavson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustavson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustavson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gustavson families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gustavson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gustavson families in 1891.
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What did your Gustavson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gustavson. 100% of Gustavson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gustavson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustavson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Gustavson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Gustavson. For the veterans among your Gustavson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustavson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gustavson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gustavson in 1943 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustavson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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